Business / Finance Controller

As Financial Controller for Manufacturing Plant in Chonburi, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of the facility. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to review detailed financial reports, direct accounting operations, supervise system development, design policy frameworks, analyse cost variances, develop improvement plans, consolidate results for insightful forecasting, lead inventory risk assessments, validate capital investments, and partner with operational leaders on transformation projects.

The package includes base salary + guaranteed bonus + provident fund

• Review, analyse, and interpret comprehensive financial and budgetary reports to ensure accurate representation of plant performance.
• Direct all aspects of accounting operations while overseeing the preparation of annual financial forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Supervise the development of robust financial accounting systems required to maintain compliance with reporting requirements and best practices.
• Design and oversee the execution of policies and standard operating procedures that promote transparency and cost visibility across the plant.
• Analyse variances between actual results and standard costs, providing actionable advice for construction projects and process improvements.
• Develop, implement, and track financial improvement plans in partnership with operations teams to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Consolidate and analyse actual results alongside forecasts, delivering variance analysis and insights on gross margin, productivity, and inventory management.
• Lead a team responsible for analysing inventory risk, material variances, standards analysis, purchase price variances (PPV), subcontracts, annual re-costing, and stocktaking activities.
• Review Capital Equipment Requests (CER) to approve investments while preparing financial validation documents and following up on capital expenditure projects.
• Partner with operations leaders to support transformation initiatives by providing sound financial analysis, scenario modelling, and decision support.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Financial Controller for Manufacturing Plant brings proven experience in manufacturing finance leadership roles where nurturing teamwork was central to success. Your educational background equips you with the technical skills necessary for interpreting complex financial data while your extensive industry experience ensures you can connect strategic thinking with practical solutions. You excel at sharing knowledge generously—making complicated analyses understandable—and thrive when collaborating across functions. Your interpersonal skills enable you to build trust among colleagues while supporting transformation projects through careful scenario modelling. A comprehensive grasp of relevant accounting standards allows you to maintain compliance effortlessly while your familiarity with SAP further strengthens your analytical toolkit. Above all else, your commitment to developing others sets you apart as a dependable leader who values communal progress over individual achievement.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field is required for this position as it forms the foundation for understanding complex manufacturing finance processes.
• Over ten years of progressive finance experience including plant controller or manufacturing finance leadership roles demonstrates your dependability in managing large-scale operations.
• Deep business acumen with thorough understanding of cost drivers in manufacturing environments enables you to share valuable insights across teams.
• Proven ability to communicate complex analysis in simple terms ensures that your knowledge is accessible to all stakeholders regardless of background.
• Strong analytical skills combined with project management capabilities allow you to nurture continuous improvement initiatives effectively.
• Hands-on approach paired with proactive attitude supports communal growth by identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Ability to partner collaboratively across diverse stakeholders—from plant teams to business unit leadership—fosters interdependent relationships essential for success.
• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. GAAP and TH GAAP provides the technical foundation needed for accurate reporting and compliance.
• Experience with SAP is considered advantageous as it enhances your ability to connect data-driven insights with operational needs.
• Commitment to developing finance talent within your team reflects your supportive leadership style focused on building high-performing networks.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global leader committed to creating a safer, sustainable world through its manufacturing excellence. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed around their needs as well as generous pension contributions that secure their future. The company fosters an inclusive environment where training opportunities abound—ensuring everyone has access to resources that help them grow both personally and professionally. Supportive leadership encourages open communication and knowledge sharing so every team member feels valued within a knowledgeable network. By prioritising communal success over individual competition, this employer offers a workplace where dependability is celebrated and every contribution matters toward achieving shared goals.